Seventh-round pick, cornerback Greg Stroman of Virginia Tech, looked good in drills. Stroman also fielded punts, in addition to his duties at corner. If Stroman shows promise as a punt returner — he was an outstanding punt returner in college — then he'll force his way onto the roster. Defensive backs coach Torrian Gray recruited Stroman out of high school and coached him two years in college.

In his meeting with the media after practice, Gruden spoke about numerous players. One player he spoke of was undrafted free agent Quin Blanding. A four-year starter at safety from the University of Virginia, Blanding surprisingly wasn't drafted. The Redskins quickly signed Blanding and Gruden believes he stands a good chance of sticking around. One thing Blanding does well is tackle. He could find a role but he'll need to show coaches he isn't a liability coverage.